But President Zuma has declared his unwillingness, said Amanda Gouws, a political science professor at Stellenbosch University.

"I think that it is the issue that is going to be behind us quite soon".

Ramaphosa said the process was an opportunity to conclude the matter without causing discord in the country.

Ramaphosa this week has held discussions with Zuma on a power transition and said he anticipates a prompt resolution, though critics accused the deputy of making a mockery of South African democracy with confidential talks that have left the country in political limbo.

The president, who denies wrongdoing, is due to end his second five-year term at elections next year. Ace Magashule, the party's secretary-general, told reporters after the meeting that no timeline had been set for concluding talks with Zuma. It was little changed at 12.0718 per dollar at 5:39 p.m.in Johannesburg.

Maimane said he has consulted with leaders of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters Party (EFF) and resolved to call on the speaker of parliament to schedule an urgent sitting on Tuesday Feb. 13 for a motion of no confidence against Zuma.

Atkins: Immigration on table as shutdown chip
Immigration advocates say President Trump is using MS-13 to scare Americans into supporting harsher immigration laws. Democrats , however, have raised concerns about the measure's lack of spending for domestic programs.

Save South Africa, an anti-Zuma campaign group, said it was "deeply concerned at the veil of secrecy surrounding negotiations" over the president's exit.

A motion of no confidence in Zuma proposed by the Economic Freedom Fighters, the third-biggest party, is due to be debated on February 22, while the Democratic Alliance, the main opposition party, wants it brought forward to next week.

The parliamentary speaker would not be drawn on suggestions made by opposition MPs that Mr Zuma has asked for immunity from prosecution and financial support for legal expenses as conditions of his resignation.

Apple's confidential iBoot source code leaked online
Now that it gathered attention, Apple filed a copyright takedown request to Github , forcing the site to take down the code. It also verifies that a legit build of iOS exists and it starts up the software when the iThing is turned on or rebooted.

Facebook Tests Downvote Button to Hide Offensive Content
The new feature was spotted earlier this morning and it's now only being tested with a small number of users in the United States. On Twitter Some Facebook users have reported about "downvote" button in the comment section of posts on public Facebook pages.

MYANMAR: Jailed Journalists Were Investigating Massacre
That possibility has prompted the government of Myanmar to take precautionary steps to be more on guard against ISIS, he said. Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo face up to 14 years in prison for working on report on massacre by Myanmar security forces.

Kemba Walker makes All-Star Game
Walker became Charlotte's all-time leader in 3-point field goals on February 4, surpassing the previous high of 929 by Dell Curry. It has also been announced that Drummond will take Porzingis' place in the All-Star Skills Challenge.